Water Resources partners with the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) on a regular basis to bring water education to the citizens of Fulton County. ¬† With 15 units situated along a 48 mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River, the CRNRA is a great place to learn about rivers, wetlands, water quality, watersheds, nature, and history, which makes them an ideal partner for Fulton County. ¬† In celebration of National Drinking Water Week in May, the CRNRA partners with Fulton County and several other local municipalities to bring 4th grade students to the river for a fun-filled and educational water festival. ¬† In May 2014, nearly 700 4th graders attended the festival to learn about the wonders of water!

The CRNRA received grant funding for a Ticket to Ride program to bring 3rd grade students from Title 1 schools in Fulton County to the river for a fun day of learning. ¬† In the Fall of 2014 we were able to bring the entire third grade class from four different schools to the Powers Island unit for a nature hike, hands-on learning activities, an educational puppet show and a picnic lunch. ¬† CRNRA staff visited each school before and after the field trips, preparing the students for their visit and reinforcing the lessons learned in the field. ¬†